Fruits / Citrus Fruits
Lime
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 59% |
| Calories | 50kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.8 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.4 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 41 mg/ 70mg (58%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 17 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 11 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Lime (dayap) — a citrus fruit used as flavoring and for squeezing juice into drinks, viands, and sauces.
Why it matters to health
Lime adds fiber (2.3 g per 100 g) which helps keep your digestion regular, and it also brings natural sweetness with relatively low sugar (1.4 g). It has low fat (2.4 g total, with 0.26 g saturated) and very little sodium (2 mg), so it’s a good choice to boost taste without adding much salt. The carbohydrates are modest (6.3 g), making it easy to include alongside your usual meals and snacks.
Healthier tips
- Use lime juice to brighten flavor instead of adding extra salt or sugary sauces.
- For meals: add lime as a finishing squeeze on grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.
- For snacks: try lime water (water + lime juice) or add lime to fruit for a refreshing, lighter option.
- If you’re watching fiber intake, start with smaller amounts; if you’re okay with fiber, you can include the pulp too.
- Keep portions simple: a few tablespoons of juice per serving is usually enough for taste.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Kinilaw, Grilled fish with lime, Chicken adobo with lime, Sinampalukang manok, Mango-lime fruit salad
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